16 Apr Direct and Indirect Workers’ Compensation Costs Explained
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Here’s the difference between these terms:
Workers’ compensation claims have a variety of different costs associated with them. Some of these costs are expected costs, while others are unexpected.16 Apr Safety Matters Construction – Fall Protection: Guardrails
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That’s why having adequate fall protection is crucial when working from height.
OSHA standards require some form of fall protection (e.g., guardrails, safety nets or fall arrest systems) to be in place at construction sites with vertical drops of 6 feet or more—except for certain tasks, such as scaffolding, in which vertical drops must exceed 10 feet before protection is needed. The type of fall protection necessary depends on several site features and the nature of work being performed.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls from elevation account for the majority of fatalities within the construction industry—with over 300 fatal falls occurring each year.
That’s why having adequate fall protection is crucial when working from height.
OSHA standards require some form of fall protection (e.g., guardrails, safety nets or fall arrest systems) to be in place at construction sites with vertical drops of 6 feet or more—except for certain tasks, such as scaffolding, in which vertical drops must exceed 10 feet before protection is needed. The type of fall protection necessary depends on several site features and the nature of work being performed. 18 Mar OSHA Has Launched a COVID-19 National Emphasis Plan
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OSHA establishes NEPs when it identifies a need to focus its resources to address particular hazards and high-hazard industries.
This NEP will remain in effect for one year or until OSHA amends or cancels the program.
On March 12, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a national emphasis program (NEP) for COVID-19.
OSHA establishes NEPs when it identifies a need to focus its resources to address particular hazards and high-hazard industries.
This NEP will remain in effect for one year or until OSHA amends or cancels the program.
COVID-19 NEP
Prior OSHA guidance primarily addressed mitigating and limiting the spread of COVID-19. This NEP prioritizes the use of OSHA resources to eliminate and control workplace exposure to COVID-19.12 Mar OSHA Reveals the Top 10 Most Cited Standards for the 2020 Fiscal Year
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This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and gives them the information they need to plan their compliance programs.
For 2020, the top 10 most cited standards were as follows:
Using preliminary data, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2020 fiscal year.